magnifying-glass
magnifying-glass
map-pin
magnifying-glass
magnifying-glass
map-pin
Beta
Mint salarieschevron right iconGovernment Employeechevron right iconCalifornia

Government Employee salary in California

Average salary
$70,500/yr
Based on 1,337 income tax records
$32,500
$148,500
DATA PROVIDED BY turbotax icon

Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

$32,500
$148,500
DATA PROVIDED BY turbotax icon

Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

How much do Government Employees make?
The average total salary for a Government Employee is $70,500 per year. This is based on data from 1,337 TurboTax users who reported their job as Government Employee and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Government Employee salary can vary between $32,500 to $148,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
Learn more about Mint Salary

Government Employee salary by location

View on a map
Location
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
icon
San Francisco, CA
40 income tax records
$102,000/yr
$74K – $130K
icon
San Jose, CA
18 income tax records
$99,000/yr
$62K – $123K
icon
Chula Vista, CA
26 income tax records
$93,000/yr
$58K – $115K
icon
Rocklin, CA
12 income tax records
$84,500/yr
$67K – $129K
icon
Oakland, CA
24 income tax records
$82,500/yr
$65K – $99K
icon
Ridgecrest, CA
11 income tax records
$81,000/yr
$71K – $101K
icon
Roseville, CA
16 income tax records
$79,500/yr
$67K – $86K
icon
San Diego, CA
72 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$60K – $101K
icon
Oxnard, CA
14 income tax records
$77,500/yr
$62K – $91K
icon
Long Beach, CA
12 income tax records
$77,000/yr
$62K – $88K
icon
El Cajon, CA
12 income tax records
$71,500/yr
$59K – $105K
icon
Vacaville, CA
10 income tax records
$71,000/yr
$67K – $86K
icon
Elk Grove, CA
23 income tax records
$68,000/yr
$62K – $80K
icon
West Sacramento, CA
13 income tax records
$66,500/yr
$56K – $99K
icon
Riverside, CA
14 income tax records
$66,000/yr
$54K – $83K
icon
Los Angeles, CA
36 income tax records
$65,500/yr
$54K – $82K
icon
Sacramento, CA
161 income tax records
$65,000/yr
$50K – $78K
icon
Rancho Cordova, CA
14 income tax records
$64,000/yr
$58K – $65K
icon
Fresno, CA
14 income tax records
$42,500/yr
$38K – $52K

Government Employee salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
icon
National Finance Center, California
159 income tax records
$96,000/yr
$68K – $118K
icon
Department Of The Interior, California
52 income tax records
$84,500/yr
$60K – $101K
icon
City And County Of San Francisco, California
34 income tax records
$78,000/yr
$71K – $107K
icon
US Department Of Defense, California
234 income tax records
$77,500/yr
$59K – $99K
icon
Los Angeles County, California
48 income tax records
$68,000/yr
$55K – $81K
icon
City Of Los Angeles, California
32 income tax records
$68,000/yr
$60K – $93K
icon
State Of California, California
273 income tax records
$65,000/yr
$51K – $77K
icon
City Of San Diego, California
11 income tax records
$63,500/yr
$55K – $79K
icon
County Of San Diego, California
22 income tax records
$61,500/yr
$50K – $72K
icon
USPS, California
12 income tax records
$57,500/yr
$52K – $62K
icon
County Of Orange California, California
15 income tax records
$56,500/yr
$39K – $66K
icon
San Bernardino County, California
10 income tax records
$54,500/yr
$44K – $71K
icon
Sacramento County, California
20 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$47K – $68K
icon
Riverside County, California
13 income tax records
$49,500/yr
$44K – $61K

Government Employee demographics in California

single icon
54% are single
married icon
46% are married
have kids icon
43% have kids
own a home icon
54% own a home

Government Employee salaries by age in California

$0
$20,500
$41,000
$61,500
$82,000
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
Years of age

Effective Tax Rates for Government Employees in California

1,337 full-time salaries from 2019
mint phone
Earn what you deserve.
Other government employees track salary trends in Mint, you should too.
FAQS
The average salary for a government employee in California is $70,500 per year. Government employee salaries in California can vary between $32,500 to $148,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,337 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as government employee.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for government employees in California: National Finance Center ($96,000 a year), Department of The Interior ($84,500 a year), and City and County of San Francisco ($78,000 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for government employees in California: San Francisco, CA ($102,000 a year), San Jose, CA ($99,000 a year), and Chula Vista, CA ($93,000 a year).
Other Jobs
Soldier in Travis County, TX
Warehouse Manager in Winston Metro Area, NC
Auto Mechanic in Virginia Beach, VA
Warehouse Worker in Alton, IL
Service Manager in Oklahoma City Metro Area, OK
Chief Operating Officer in Chicago Metro Area, IL
Carpenter in Mobile Metro Area, AL
Research Scientist in San Francisco Metro Area, CA
Driver in Moncks Corner, SC
Barista in Lansing, MI
Technician in Middlesex County, CT
Customs and Border Protection Officer in California
Truck Driver in Arvada, CO
Deli Associate in North Port Metro Area, FL
Utility Operator in Missouri
Member Service Representative in Baltimore County, MD
Veterinary Assistant in Jacksonville, FL
Branch Manager in Oklahoma City Metro Area, OK
Land Surveyor in Arkansas
Nursing Assistant in Utica Metro Area, NY
Marketing Executive in Orange County, CA
Operations Coordinator in Tarrant County, TX
Housekeeper in Fulton County, GA
Registered Behavior Technician in Louisiana
Case Manager in Renton, WA
Scaffold Builder in East Baton Rouge County, LA
Inside Sales Representative in Pennsylvania
Dog Groomer in Orange County, CA
Janitor in Sacramento, CA
Parts Manager in Washington Metro Area, DC
Soldier in Travis County, TX
Warehouse Manager in Winston Metro Area, NC
Auto Mechanic in Virginia Beach, VA
Warehouse Worker in Alton, IL
Service Manager in Oklahoma City Metro Area, OK
Chief Operating Officer in Chicago Metro Area, IL
Carpenter in Mobile Metro Area, AL
Research Scientist in San Francisco Metro Area, CA
See more
*
Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
**
Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.